In the Lost Lands (2025) is a dark fantasy film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, adapted from George R.R. Martin’s 1983 short story. The movie stars Milla Jovovich as the sorceress Gray Alys and Dave Bautista as the drifter Boyce. Together, they embark on a perilous quest through a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape to retrieve a magical power for a queen who desires the ability to transform into a werewolf.

Set in a dystopian future, the narrative follows Gray Alys, a powerful and feared witch, and her guide Boyce as they navigate the treacherous Lost Lands. Their mission is to obtain a shapeshifting power for a queen’s personal desire. Throughout their journey, they confront various challenges, including mutant creatures, religious fanatics, and political intrigue within the kingdom.

The film received predominantly negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 17% approval rating based on 29 reviews, with an average rating of 3.5/10. Metacritic reports a score of 41 out of 100, indicating “mixed or average reviews.”

Critics cited issues with the film’s narrative coherence and overreliance on CGI. The Guardian described it as lacking engaging character development and suffering from dull storytelling. Decider criticized it for being visually overbearing and narratively incoherent, suggesting viewers skip it.

For a glimpse into the film’s visual style and tone, you can watch the official trailer below: